Two Phalaenopsis in Trouble: One Skipping Bloom, One Yellowing from Fungus

Phalaenopsis #1: fine for year, no bloom months, still makes leaves. #2: leaves yellow, blooms wilting.

Plant #1: Patience

• Phalaenopsis bloom once yearly (late winter/spring).
• May skip year after environment change.
• New leaves ≥ old size = healthy.
• Fall: 2–3 weeks mid-50°F nights + epsom salt (1 tsp/quart, 3 waterings week apart) to trigger bloom.

Plant #2: Fungus Alert

• Multiple yellow leaves = trouble.
• Water on leaf bases overnight → fungus (black soot at base).
• Water early morning; air movement.
• If crown has fungus, plant lost.